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    Grimace (en. Grimace)

    /ɡʁi.mas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A movement of the face where the features are pulled and distorted.
    He made a grimace while tasting the sour dish.
    Il a fait une grimace en goûtant le plat aigre.
    An expression of disapproval or dissatisfaction.
    His grimace betrayed his disagreement with the decision.
    Sa grimace a trahi son désaccord avec la décision.
    A face distorted by pain or anguish.
    She showed a grimace of pain after her fall.
    Elle a montré une grimace de douleur après sa chute.

    Etymology

    Of French origin, from the Latin 'grimacia', derived from 'grimae', meaning 'mask' or 'face'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a grimace
    To produce an unpleasant or comical facial expression.
    faire une grimace
    grimace of disgust
    Facial expression that shows disgust.
    grimace de dégoût
    grimace of pain
    Facial expression that indicates pain.
    grimace de douleur

    Related Words

    face
    The front part of the head, where the eyes, nose, and mouth are located.
    visage
    expression
    The way to show emotions through one's face.
    expression
    mask
    Obscuring the face to hide identity or exaggerate an emotion.
    masque

    Slang Meanings

    A way to show displeasure in an exaggerated manner.
    He made a grimace as if he had eaten a lemon.
    Il a fait une grimace comme s'il avait mangé un citron.
    A comical expression used for entertainment.
    In the show, he made grimaces that made everyone laugh.
    Dans le spectacle, il a fait des grimaces qui ont fait rire tout le monde.